Description:
This hearty and deeply flavorful dish features tender chunks of slow-braised beef simmered in a rich tomato and garlic sauce. Infused with aromatic herbs and cooked until melt-in-your-mouth soft, this comforting recipe delivers bold, rustic flavors inspired by classic American home cooking. Perfect for cozy dinners, this dish pairs beautifully with bread, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients:
- 600g beef chunks (chuck or stew meat)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 carrot (diced)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced carrots and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, then add paprika and herbs. Stir well.
- Return the beef to the pot and mix everything together.
- Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef becomes tender.
- Stir occasionally and add a little water if needed.
- Once the sauce thickens and the meat is soft, remove from the heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Pro Tip:
The longer it cooks on low heat, the more tender and flavorful the beef becomes—slow cooking is the secret to perfection .
The longer it cooks on low heat, the more tender and flavorful the beef becomes—slow cooking is the secret to perfection .
